Job Description
Join Delta Financial Partners' cutting-edge analytics team as an Entry Level Equity Options Data Analyst. We're seeking passionate individuals to transform complex financial data into actionable insights that drive our options trading strategies. In this role, you'll work directly with senior traders and quantitative analysts to monitor market volatility, analyze option chains, and support risk management initiatives. Our collaborative culture offers hands-on training in industry-leading tools and mentorship from finance veterans. If you're ready to launch your career at the intersection of data science and finance, apply now!
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing data using SQL and Python to identify trading opportunities
- Monitor market volatility indices and option Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega) for real-time risk assessment
- Create automated reports on option chain behavior and implied volatility trends
- Collaborate with trading desks to validate pricing models and support trade execution
- Develop data visualizations using Tableau/Power BI to communicate analytics to stakeholders
- Maintain and clean options datasets from multiple exchanges and financial platforms
- Support backtesting of options strategies using historical market data
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field
- 1-2 years of academic or internship experience with financial data analysis
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Familiarity with Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R for quantitative analysis
- Basic understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Strong attention to detail with ability to handle large datasets
- Excellent problem-solving skills and interest in financial markets
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment with tight deadlines